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SDCC: Torchwood Star Up for Captain America?

Source:Silas Lesnick

July 24, 2008

John Barrowman, the star of "Torchwood," was just asked moments ago at the San Diego Comic-Con panel if there was any possibility that he would be playing Captain America in the upcoming feature film.

He smiled and gave the stock answer that he'd love to play the character and that Captain America has always been his favorite comic book superhero. Clearly, though, the notion did not take him by surprise and he ended up admitting there had been discussions with his agents and meetings on that very issue.

What do you think? Though maybe not the star-power that the studio might be looking for, Barrowman certainly fits the bill. We'll bring you more news as it develops.

The First Avenger: Captain America is currently scheduled for a May 6, 2011 release.

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COMMENTS (125)

Posted by:

bigjstyle22

July 24, 2008

Simply for the sake of ruining someone's day.

Posted by:

Wolverine

July 24, 2008

no body new who the powerhouse Hugh Jackman was before X-Men... This could be good.

Posted by:

Robo

July 24, 2008

John who? Captain Ameri-what? I doesn't matter they could cast anyone in a marvel film and it would make a lot of money. Chi-Ching in 2011!!!

Posted by:

Luke

July 24, 2008

having a no name like this will be better for the film

Posted by:

KIMMY

July 24, 2008

yeah!! never even thought of him for that role... MEOWWWWWWWW fan boys watch torchwood before u start bashing

Posted by:

Lance

July 24, 2008

Well, he wouldn't be horrible as him. I've never sen Torchwood, but I don't think he'd be horrible.

Posted by:

Meborg

July 24, 2008

Jack Harkness would be a great Capt America

Posted by:

Barack Obama

July 24, 2008

Now thats change you can believe in.

Posted by:

Return of the 6.1.9.

July 24, 2008

I'm not gonna deny his acting skills, since I haven't seen "Torchwood."

But what I'm about to say may offend some of ya'll in here.

According to sources, hell even pictures, the dude is homosexual (openly).

So, I don't think he may be right for Capt America unless he can pull off amazing acting.

Once again, I haven't seen him act...so don't "flame" me.

Posted by:

lurk

July 24, 2008

So, a Scottish actor will be playing Captain America. Am I the only one who sees the irony in that?